Not a clue...

[RedVise]

This was in a recent tool box pick up, no idea who or what it is.
Kinda reminds me of a brake spring tool, so maybe is used for a spring remover/installer...   old typewriter tool ish  ?????
The blunt end may have been ground down. No makers marks.



Brian L.

[john k]

That has the same end as a KD brake tool I use.   Is for popping the long springs back on the post on drum brakes.  My tool has the remover on the other end, never saw one with a fancy painted handle before.

[rusty]

I wonder if you just have part of a tool ...

http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/Photos/tools/vacuum_grip_31_pliers_brake_f_cropped_inset2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/forged-steel-products.html#vacuum-31

[RedVise]

Rusty, pretty sure you nailed it, good eye !


Thanks

Brian L.

[keykeeper]

I was thinking Vacuum Grip myself, based on the pattern of circles on it. Just hadn't made it over to AA to compare!!

Rusty--internet mystery search guru extraordinare!!!!